Efficacious
adjective,ɛfə'keɪʃəs
Adjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
“an efficacious law”
See also:UtileStrongUsefulmarked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
“written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices...of the readers”
“the medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough”
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Similar Words
- Effective
- Effectual
- Rough-and-ready
- Impressive
- Telling
- Trenchant
- Impelling
- Hard-hitting
- Efficaciousness
- Efficacy